Arizona Pumpkin Patches

Picking your own pumpkins for Halloween decorations and cooking is an October tradition just about everywhere in the United States. Arizona is no different, and there are several places you can go to enjoy picking your pumpkins from a pumpkin patch.

Pumpkin Patches

At the Schnepf Farms Pumpkin & Chili Party, activities include Hay rides, miniature golf, 4 acre and 10 acre "Celebrity" maize, country road rally, honeybee adventure, carousel rides, petting barn, Hillbilly Bob's Pig Races, Swinging Lady Bugz ride, Flying Farmers ride, Pumpkin Launch, Witch Mountain, Peachtree Express roller coaster , SRP Earthwise energy Maze, rock climbing wall, golden goat bridge, "live" entertainment on two stages (last two weekends), bon fires & marshmallow roasting (6:30 p.m.), lil' farmers play yard, inflatable bounce a bout, Friday and Saturday night outdoor Movie Feature (bring blankets and chairs) begins at 8:30 p.m. "Arizona's Got Talent Contest" and Rocket's K-9 Comets Frisbee Dog Stars. Fireworks each night, weather permitting. Some rides and features have additional charges. $14, 2 years old and under free, seniors 1/2 price on Thursdays, Queen Creek residents 1/2 price Thursdays (must show proof). Check at Fry's for discounted tickets.
In 2008: Every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from October 2 though November 2.

See 6 photos of October festivities at Schnepf Farms!

Brooke’s Pumpkin Patch at Mother Nature’s Farm
1663 E. Baseline Rd., Gilbert
480-892-5874

Pumpkin Patch is stocked with fresh pumpkins daily, ranging from 1 ounce to 500 pounds. Pumpkin weigh-off October 4, 2008 at 9 a.m. The Phoenix Herpetological Society on October 11 and 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is a hands-on learning experience for children, who can see and touch the snakes, lizards, turtles, crocodiles and many other reptiles. $7 per child includes an OZ pumpkin, decorating the pumpkin, air bounce, hayride, straw bounce, feeding the animals and Alexander’s Adventure Maze. Adults are $3.00 to tag along and ride the hayride. Bring a picnic lunch or buy snacks.
In 2008: September 22 - November 9

See 6 photos of October festivities at Mother Nature's Farm!

Tolmachoff Farms
5726 N. 75th Avenue
Glendale, Arizona
623-386-1301

From the web site: "Great big pumpkin patch, 6 acre family corn maze with a tractor theme (search for pieces of your map as you walk through), haunted corn maze (dare to enter), petting zoo, train ride, hay ride, farm theme activities, play area, and much more." Admission includes family and mini maze, petting zoo, play areas, bounce house (bounce house on weekends only). General admission $7 per person ages 2 & up. Pumpkins: price varies; train ride: $2 (weekends only); corn cannon: $2 (weekends only)
In 2008: Every day in October, every day except Mondays in November

See 7 photos of October festivities at Tolmachoff Farms!

The Great Pumpkin Festival
Desert Botanical Garden
Papago Park
Phoenix, Arizona
480-941-1225

From the Desert Botanical Garden: "Your search for the perfect pumpkin is over. Visit the Garden’s very own pumpkin patch, where each day children 12 and under can choose their own free pumpkin. Children can enjoy face painting, the Amazing Bale Maze, balloon artistry, pumpkin decorating and carving demonstrations, and much more." $12 adult; $6 Child (age 3-12); $2 Members (ages 3 and up); free for children under 3.
In 2008: October 24, 2008 from 9 a.m. to noon; October 25 and 26 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Crooked Sky Farms
19th Ave and the Durango Curve.
Phoenix, AZ

Pumpkins for sale. Pumpkins are grown at various local farms and are brought here to set up a pumpkin patch. Take I-17 and take the 19th Ave/Durango St. exit. Follow the curve around, after the first light. It is the big field on the right side.
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Take a Day Trip to Pick Your Pumpkin

From their web site: "Enjoy old-fashioned family fun picking your own pumpkins, fall vegetables and apples. Pumpkins of all sizes, shapes and colors will be available for picking in our huge pumpkin patch. $3/person fee includes hayride to the pumpkin patch and children's play area; children 2 and under are free. We-pick pumpkins will be available at the pumpkin stand. Don't miss Arizona's newest and largest, absolutely amazing CORN MAZE; with 3 levels of difficulty it's perfect for the entire family! Come early and enjoy a delicious "All-You-Can-Eat" pancake breakfast or partake in the Apple Smoked Burger lunch served; both meals are served at our orchard location." Bring your camera and a jacket, as fall days can be quite cool in Willcox.
In 2008: September 27-28; October 4-5; October 11-12; October 18-19; October 25-26, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Freeman Farms Pumpkin Festival
1096 E. Road 3 South
Chino Valley, Arizona
520-850-3990

From their web site: "Farm Fresh Pumpkins off the vine! Enjoy the scenery of a working farm. Learn how we use technology to promote sustainable agriculture in Arizona! Saddlebreds, Friesians and more ... Learn about how these beautiful horses helped build America. See Mammoth Donkeys and enjoy the animals in the petting zoo! Parking and Pumpkin Patch Admission FREE! Hay Ride; Mini-Corn Maze; Horse Presentations; Petting Zoo: $10 admits 1 adult and 1 child, additional children $5 each.
In 2008: October weekends from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Young's Farm Pumpkin Festival
Dewey, Arizona

Young's Farm, an Arizona tradition especially at pumpkin picking time, permanently closed in 2006.

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